Essays about: "saproxylic beetle"

Showing result 26 - 29 of 29 essays containing the words saproxylic beetle.

  1. 26. The effect of a natural forest fire on beetle assemblages in the boreal forest of Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Jon Andersson; [2008]
    Keywords : beetles; boreal forest; forest fire; decaying wood; saproxylic species; forest management;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a large natural forest fire on the beetle community. Large, naturally-occurring forest fires rarely occur in north Sweden and the ecological effect on these events has therefore seldom been studied. READ MORE

  3. 27. Saproxylic beetles in two types of fine woody debris of Norway spruce

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Vitezslav Manak; [2007]
    Keywords : boreal forest; saproxylic; Coleoptera; conservation; forest-fuel harvesting; Fine Woody Debris; logging residues; Norway spruce;

    Abstract : Fine Woody Debris (FWD) has been considered as the promising source of forest fuel in Fennoscandia. Main sources are logging residues which formerly were retained on clearcuts. Recent studies indicate that many saproxylic (wood-living) organisms use this wood, and the harvest may decrease their breeding substrate. READ MORE

  4. 28. Saproxylic beetles in artificially created high stumps of spruce and birch three years after cutting

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Meelis Seedre; [2005]
    Keywords : biodiversity; saproxylic beetles; high stumps; sieving; picea abies; betula pendula;

    Abstract : According to the FSC and PEFC certification standards in Sweden, high stumps should be created during thinning and regeneration felling to reduce the negative effect of intensive forestmanagement on biodiversity, especially for the ca. 1000 species of wood dependent (saproxylic) beetles. READ MORE

  5. 29. Större svartbagge Upis ceramboides i norra Hälsingland : förekomst, substratkrav och effekter av skogsbrukets naturvårdsåtgärder

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Entomology

    Author : Carola Orrmalm; [2004]
    Keywords : Upis ceramboides; större svartbagge; död ved; vedlevande insekter; skogsbruk; naturvårdsåtgärder;

    Abstract : Many wood living insects are considered threatened by modern forestry due to the reduction in amount of dead wood. During the last decade various methods have been used to enhance the quantity of dead wood in managed forests. However little is known how and if these methods are aiding saproxylic insects. READ MORE